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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.11, 12,266.47 and 3,736.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.11, 12,266.47 and 3,736.67 is: 5,606.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.11 : 12,266.47 = 3,736.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.11/12,266.47 = 3,736.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.11x = 12,266.47 × 3,736.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.11x = 45,835,750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,835,750.45/8,176.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,606.06

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